Harman of the hood

EastEnders star Nigel Harman is the odds-on favourite to be unveiled as the star of new BBC series Robin Hood.

14:36 25 October 2005

EastEnders star Nigel Harman is the odds-on favourite to be unveiled as the star of new BBC series Robin Hood.

The soap favourite, who plays moody Dennis Rickman in the London soap, is quitting Walford for bigger and better things and has suggested to friends that this new opportunity could be the one to propel him into the spotlight.

Harman is expected to be named best soap actor at the national television awards tomorrow and will therefore come with a proven pedigree, something that many believe will help him beat the competition for the coveted job.

"Lots of names are being considered, but he would bring a tough and occasionally menacing quality to the outlaw," an insider told the Daily Star.

"Nigel would be perfect as Robin Hood."

Many are tipping Harman to land the role because he is also on good terms with EastEnders boss John Yorke who is conveniently heading up Robin Hood.

The eagerly-anticipated adventure series will last 13 weeks and is set to be screened sometime in 2006.